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John McGregor

Windham,USA

Summary

Accomplished logistics leader with a proven track record at Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated, enhancing operational efficiency and spearheading strategic planning. Expert in global logistics and cross-functional collaboration, significantly improving materials management processes. Demonstrates exceptional team leadership and project management skills, driving continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Logistics and Distribution

Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated
Boston
03.2024 - Current
  • Executed commercialization strategies for large molecule and CGT programs [HEME & T1D].
  • Management of all site-to-site materials movement, including, but not limited to, Patient Apheresis, Healthy Donor material, Critical Reagents, Start Materials, DS, DP, and other materials involved in the manufacturing, testing, and release of clinical and/or commercial products across the network (internal, external, 3PL, etc.).
  • Accountable for establishing programs, partnerships, and supporting sourcing and selection activities of global 3PLs.
  • Supports the development and execution of logistics network strategy, supporting product launches and life-cycle management, in alignment with corporate strategy.
  • Oversees Logistics Service Provider (LSP) performance, including relationship management, service/performance, audit and qualification, RFI/RFPs, continuous improvement, and support of contract-related activities (i.e. CDA, MSA, SOW, Rate Card, etc.).
  • Develop continuous improvement plans for logistics infrastructure.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Identify, initiate, and manage cross-functional logistics projects using appropriate project management expertise and methodologies.
  • Manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, and serve as a liaison between cross-functional groups.
  • Oversee LSP’s trade management activities, and enforce corporate compliance as it pertains to the transportation of goods domestically and internationally, including troubleshooting trade-related issues.
  • Represent and contribute on behalf of the Global Logistics functions when the organization engages in strategic projects, business ventures, or seeks to expand into emerging and new markets; seeks to rationalize, review, or invest in technology platforms that affect the logistics organization directly or indirectly.
  • Facilitate cross-functional team collaborations, as well as support executive leadership and stakeholders within the business in developing business strategies, inclusive of long-term goals and objectives.
  • Supports the implementation of Digital Logistics-related projects (e.g., Control Tower, Supply Chain Visibility, and Logistics Data Centralization) as a subject matter expert, including the review and validation of processes focused on optimizing systems functionality to support logistics efficiency.
  • Build a high-performing team, including forward-looking organizational design requirements to scale. Foster team culture, build trust, and establish clear roles and responsibilities.
  • Maintain an external network to stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in logistics.
  • Champion the culture of quality, and ensure that all activities and documentation comply with global regulatory requirements.

Associate Director, Logistics and Distribution

Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated
Boston
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Accountable for NA Regional Logistics management, operations, and strategy, including budget planning, financial account management, and compliance with Vertex's CGT commercial products
  • Responsible for the stewardship and optimization of Vertex's regional operating model, including the logistics transportation network, Logistics Service Provider (LSP) relationship, performance management, and end-to-end patient cell order journey.
  • Develop and manage cold chain logistics, including inbound and outbound logistics management processes, business continuity plans, product integrity, and Chain of Custody / Chain of Identity requirements
  • Responsible for logistics issue management, leading real-time triage and resolution, supporting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
  • Manage a high-performing team dedicated to overseeing expedited logistics requirements for time-sensitive cold chain shipments within the CGT commercial portfolio's critical operations
  • Represent the NA Regional Logistics function at the Global Logistics Center of Excellence (COE), facilitating harmonization and collaborative best practices across regions
  • Establish and maintain Logistics order management SLAs, ensuring process efficiency and excellent customer service between Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, and Logistics teams
  • Develop and maintain performance metrics, governance of regional logistics processes, continuous improvement projects, OE initiatives, and cost savings opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and Quality standards for transportation of commercial products domestically and internationally, including Good Distribution Practices
  • Facilitate cross-functional team collaborations, support executive leadership in developing business strategies, inclusive of long-term goals and objectives, and perform other duties as assigned

Senior Manager, Logistics and Distribution

Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated
Boston
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Cell and Gene Therapy global logistics operational lead responsible for planning and execution of time critical cold chain shipments in support of Vertex's Cell and Gene therapy programs
  • Key responsibilities include end to end management of clinical study shipments and real-time tracking and troubleshooting of issues
  • The Senior Manager works closely with couriers, Clinical Operations, CMO scheduling staff, QA and other stakeholders to plan and execute shipments
  • In addition to management of clinical shipments the Senior Manager will assist the Logistics Director in establishing the Cell and Gene Therapy commercial logistics capabilities

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Dyne Therapeutics Incorporated
Waltham
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Manage CMOs to deliver study material on time and within budget
  • Establish and manage contracts and supply agreements and manage CMOs
  • Oversee suppliers and vendors involved in materials planning, inventory control, logistics, distribution to ensure that batch manufacturing is completed on time
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and author clinical supply SOPs
  • Enable successful clinical trials using supply chain management processes (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, and Return)
  • Responsible for integrated project management of all CMC vendors ensuring all stakeholders support inventory required to fulfill research, pre-clinical and clinical needs
  • Responsible for storage and shipping of all pre-clinical and clinical intermediates
  • Set up a commercial supply chain prior to BLA
  • Responsible for drug product activities related to manufacture and clinical distribution
  • Support the development of regulatory CMC documentation and partner due diligence

Materials Control

Agenus, Inc.
Lexington
09.2016 - 06.2021
  • Execute and oversee the physical and administrative tasks for inventory management of materials, intermediates, final products, and test samples in support of GMP operations for Both our Cell Gene Therapy and Antibody studies through Pre IND, IND and BLA
  • Oversee and arrange for the receipt of materials and product in a timely manner ensuring careful handling of critical and temperature sensitive materials
  • Process the receipts, movement, status change and storage of inventory via SOPs, inventory tracking systems and ERP systems
  • Manage all metrics for the S&L department and provide monthly status reports
  • Oversee and support the document planning, packaging, shipping and distribution
  • Oversee international release documentation requirements and regulations
  • Ensure security and accountability of materials and product inventory
  • Monitoring of temperature storage equipment on and off-shift and responding to alarm events and ensure secure storage of materials and product
  • Identify cost savings opportunities for the company and leverage vendor expertise
  • Manage Supply & Logistics personnel

Lead Materials Control

Biogen
Cambridge
09.2014 - 09.2016
  • Assisted in the organization, delegation and processing of the receiving, labeling and shipping tasks
  • Created an organized plan for internal processing of items and prioritizing daily functions need and manpower for optimal process flow
  • Ordered supplies affiliated with operations and created minimum reorder points
  • Assisted in screening and managing all email notifications, questions and alerts from internal and external customers
  • Processed all items related to shipping invoices
  • Daily use of shipping manifests and LTL carriers
  • Created and maintained standard operating procedures
  • Assisted in the management of the non GMP Shipping and Receiving team

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Key Polymer
Lexington
08.2011 - 09.2014
  • Organized daily shipments
  • Hazardous waste storage and disposal
  • Created and verified global shipping documentation, (FICA, BOL, NAFTA, COA, MSDS, COI)
  • Created profiles and distinguished products chemical class and shelf life

Education

No Degree - Business Administration and Management

SNHU
Virtual
06.2027

High School -

Central Catholic High School
Lawrence, MA

Associate degree - Business Transfer

Northern Essex Community College
Lawrence, MA

Skills

  • Cost reduction
  • Continuous improvement
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff training and development
  • Process improvement
  • Materials management
  • Vendor management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Project management
  • Global logistics
  • Route Optimization
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Customs Compliance
  • Transportation Management Systems
  • Storage Oversight
  • Budget Planning
  • Logistics Management

Timeline

Director, Logistics and Distribution

Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated
03.2024 - Current

Associate Director, Logistics and Distribution

Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated
03.2024 - 12.2024

Senior Manager, Logistics and Distribution

Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated
11.2021 - 03.2024

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Dyne Therapeutics Incorporated
06.2021 - 11.2021

Materials Control

Agenus, Inc.
09.2016 - 06.2021

Lead Materials Control

Biogen
09.2014 - 09.2016

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Key Polymer
08.2011 - 09.2014

No Degree - Business Administration and Management

SNHU

High School -

Central Catholic High School

Associate degree - Business Transfer

Northern Essex Community College

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